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Date and Marry a Girl Who Runs

Let’s just say my next guest post comes from a fantastic blogger. If you haven’t found her blog, I would suggest you do right after you read her post on my blog Cori, aka Olive, writes with such an ease on words, but can convey deep messages in her witty posts. I look forward to reading her posts every single day! Enjoy!

Hello Everyone!
I am Cori and I blog over at Olive To Run. I was thrilled when Heather asked me to Guest Post for her while she is off living the newly married life. Heather and I found each other amongst the blogosphere early on and I fell in love with her honesty and bubbly personality immediately. Even though she is from Pittsburgh and loves the Steelers (I’m from Wisconsin and love the Packers) I still love her. If I can still love my husband for being from PA and loving them then I can definitely love Heather for it.

I came across this article and thought it would be perfect to share given Heather’s current life events. I’ll also provide a little of my own insight along the way.Date/Marry a Girl Who Runs
Date a girl who runs. Date a girl who chooses to move than to let the world pass her by. She will cover the roads with you while talking about the mundane to the profound without gasping for air. She will notice and appreciate the little things: the extra cushioning of her shoes, the softness of the pavement vs concrete, or how much cooler it is to run 30 minutes earlier in summer.

Take her to a race and be there with her 30 minutes before gun start. You will watch her fret over her gels, and her hydration, and the porta johns. You will laugh because she gives so much importance to running as if it was her entire life. But, you will learn later on that it only shows how passionate she can be about what is important for her.

Hold her jittery hands before you enter the assembly area. She will hope to break her PR at the half marathon, but do not wish her luck; she won’t need it after all the speed work and tempo runs. Instead, show her a reassuring smile that she’ll be fine and that you’ll be proud of her whether she finishes first or 50th. Let her know that you’ll be waiting at the finish line—or at least you’ll show up there in case she finishes several minutes before you do.

If you find a girl who runs, never let her go; register for a marathon and train together. Be her best friend on the road. When she talks, listen to the joys of her first 5k, the pains of her recurring Plantar Fasciitis, and the 1,001 reasons why she loves to run while pretending that you can keep up with her “easy” pace. In between stories, allow her to take a sip from your water bottle or remind her when it’s time to take a gel. Watch her glow when she talks about running; she is in her element. She is running by your side.
She is happiest on Sundays, the day when she can run long with you. She loves to sweat, and the sore legs, and, of course, the hefty breakfast along with the good conversations that follow each run.
Always have a cold, wet towel in the cooler waiting for her. Surprise her with her favorite post-recovery drink, low fat chocolate milk, and if she runs an extra 5km, spike it with her favorite coffee from Starbucks. In her simple joys, you will find an abundance of happiness.

Propose after your first marathon abroad. Or drop the ring in her hydration bottle. Or run the trails together and end with a proposal at sunset.

When you marry a girl who runs, the only time you will see her slowdown is when she walks down the aisle towards you. She’ll be a picture of beauty and strength in a gown with her running shoes upon her feet and all you will be able to think of is the thousands of kilometers you will run together. You will find the best running partner in her. You will talk about the household, career, and finances during your long runs. You will fight during your hill training and make up during easy runs.

She will never force your children to run, but they will learn to love it when they see her passion for running. She will make living a healthy, active life easy, natural, and best of all, fun. Expect a lot of laughter, sweat, and sports beans. Running will not be a sport, but it will be a way of life for you and your children. You will never run alone.

Love a girl who runs and she will love you back the same way she loves running. You will ask her why she loves running and she’ll answer: Because I can. You will ask her why she loves you and she’ll reply: Because I do.___________The parts in bold are the parts that stand out to me most. Why? Because they practically are my life.

Exhibit A:you will learn later on that it only shows how passionate she can be about what is important for her.I enter everything I do determined and with a purpose. I think that is why I’ve always been apprehensive towards entering a serious and committed relationship. In our society a failed marriage is “the norm” and I for one wasn’t going to enter into a union with someone with whom I did not believe I could escape this widely accepted idea that failing in your marriage is okay. Thankfully I found Ben.Exhibit B:When you marry a girl who runs, the only time you will see her slowdown is when she walks down the aisle towards you. She’ll be a picture of beauty and strength in a gown with her running shoes upon her feet and all you will be able to think of is the thousands of kilometers you will run together. You will find the best running partner in her. You will talk about the household, career, and finances during your long runs. You will fight during your hill training and make up during easy runs.Ben proposed to me on our favorite running trail during my last “medium” training run before the Chicago Marathon in 2011. It was a beautiful surprise and one that I couldn’t have asked to be any different. When we got married in October 2012 I walked down the aisle in yellow (our colors were grey and yellow) personalized Nike ID running shoes to represent my love for running and my love for the many runs Ben and I will continue to embark on together.

Exhibit C:Love a girl who runs and she will love you back the same way she loves running. You will ask her why she loves running and she’ll answer: Because I can. You will ask her why she loves you and she’ll reply: Because I do.I come from a German background which should tell you that stubborn doesn’t even begin to describe me as a person. “Because I can” and “Because I do” statements are frequently falling from my mouth when I’m asked questions similar to those above.
So what I’m saying is… if you’re lucky enough to find one you like, date/marry a runner… they are in it for the long hall and will continue to be no matter what weather conditions try to prevent her from continuing on her sought out path.
_____________________________________What characteristics or qualities shared above do you see in yourself?
Married friends, how did your significant other propose?

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I’m not even married yet but I’m still obsessed with this post. Ob-sessed. It’s a great article/poem and it should be shared with a million and one people. If I get proposed to running, I’ll be the happiest girl in the world!

I love this post/poem! I think it’s a great read for all runners and non-runners. I think showing passion for and caring about something is a great quality to have and runners certainly know all about that.Nicole @ FruitnFitness recently posted…weekly workouts

Um is it dramatic that I almost cried?
This is so beautiful, and while I’m still a youngin’ I hope that whoever I end up with can appreciate my passions (and obviously I would reciprocate)
I love Cori’s blog and was so excited to see her guest post.

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I am not a certified personal trainer, nor am I a nutritionst. What I post on my blog is a reflection of the life I live. I also do not post everything I eat. Please consult with your doctor before beginning an exercise program.